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Two Views of the Paper Mill Dam - 1898
The second photo has a note pointing out the Music Hall (or the Rink) on Main Street. The woolen mill smoke stack is seen upstream of the Assabet River.
File Folder for the Ben Smith Dam
The file contains reports, newspaper clippings and miscellaneous documents pertaining to the dam and the canal leading to Mill Pond.
Paper Mill Dam Stereograph
A stereograph of the Paper Mill Dam. The photograph is facing upstream of the Assabet River (west), with Assabet Mills in the distance.
This dam was used to harness water power to run the mill. Water that was used in the creation of paper was…
This dam was used to harness water power to run the mill. Water that was used in the creation of paper was…
Walter Comeau - 1911
Walter was the brother of Leo Comeau. Walter is at the Clinton Dam. Seems to be an early selfie, someone taking a photo of Walter taking pictures.
Views of the Ben Smith Dam
The dam was built by Maynard and Knight to divert water to the mill pond in 1847.
The first four taken in 1970, the fifth in 1981, the sixth in 1988 and the last three winter views taken in Feb. 1969.
The first four taken in 1970, the fifth in 1981, the sixth in 1988 and the last three winter views taken in Feb. 1969.
Dam, Dam, Dam
Although Maynard has only a few dams, the location of this one remains a mystery.
Current best guess is that this was at the Maynard Rod & Gun Club at the outflow of the trout pond.
Current best guess is that this was at the Maynard Rod & Gun Club at the outflow of the trout pond.
Ben Smith Dam - 1910
The Ben Smith Dam was built in 1847 by Amory Maynard to divert water into a dug out canal to fill Mill Pond. The water was used to run the wheels in the mill, wash the wool and for a sprinkler system.
This photo is a copy of a colorized postcard.…
This photo is a copy of a colorized postcard.…
Paper Mill Dam
A picture of the paper mill dam shows the dam located south of where the Assabet River runs under the Paper mill Bridge, Both the dam and the bridge were washed out in November 1927. The bridge was replaced.
Millpond Picture
A picture of the Millpond. In order to make the river a more stable source of power, Amory Maynard bought from Haman Smith a strip of land connecting the river to the mill area. Artemus Whitney, a close associate of Maynard's, dug a canal that led…
Boston & Maine Bridge, Mill Street Bridge, Ben Smith Dam, Main St. School - Photo Collage
Top: B & M Bridge, Mill Street Bridge
Bottom: Ben Smith Dam, Main St. School
Bottom: Ben Smith Dam, Main St. School
View of the Assabet Mill from Paper Mill Dam and Bridge - ca 1870's
Top view from the Paper Mill Bridge.
Bottom view looking South on the Assabet toward the Paper MIll Bridge and the Assabet Mill.
Bottom view looking South on the Assabet toward the Paper MIll Bridge and the Assabet Mill.
The Falls, Maynard, Mass - ca 1900
Paper Mill Dam
Until 1927 was located south of where the Assabet River runs under the "Paper Mill Bridge". Both the dam and the bridge was washed out in the flood of November 1927. The bridge was replaced and is being replaced again in 2012. The large dark…
Paper Mill Dam - ca 1900
Remains of this dam can still be seen from the Paper Mill (Waltham Street) Bridge. The picture was taken in the winter with Assabet River in flood.
